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time-ball (n)
a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory
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a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory
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The time-ball atop the building descended promptly at noon, signaling the precise time for sailors to set their chronometers.
The antiquated time-ball still stands as a reminder of how timekeeping evolved over centuries.
The time-ball's drop was an exciting event, attracting a crowd of onlookers eager to witness the spectacle.
Scientists relied on the accuracy of the time-ball for precise astronomical observations and data collection.
